an Students‚ Teachers‚ and Edward Said: Taking Stock of Orientalism Since the publication of Orientalism in 1978‚ Edward Said’s critique has become the hegemonic discourse of Middle Eastern studies in the academy. While Middle Eastern studies can improve‚ and some part of Said’s criticism is valid‚ it is apparent that the Orientalism critique has done more harm than good. Although Said accuses the West and Western researchers of "essentializing" Islam‚ he himself commits a similar sin when he writes
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ds for said • Broke in • Calmly‚ Caustically‚ Cheerfully‚ Commented lightly‚ Complacently‚ Concurred thoughtfully‚ Crossly • Didn’t question his judgement‚ Dryly • Encouraged‚ Expression denoting disapproval • False cheerfulness‚ Finished‚ Friendly fashion • Gently‚ Grated‚ Grinned‚ Groaned‚ Gruffly • Happily‚ Hotly • Impatiently‚ In a casual tone‚ In a chiding tone‚ In a courteous manner In a curious tone‚ In a dry tone‚ In a flirtatious way‚ In a level tone
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“Get in the car! Im late for my rehearsal.” Said Shelly. “Fine. All I want is a mom who wants to spend time with me.” Said Timmy. “Be quiet. I’m not in the mood right now.” His mother replied. “Whatever‚ what songs are you going sing at your concert tonight?” The young boy said. “The songs that I usually sings.” His mother shortly answered. “Can I tell you something Mom?” Said Timmy‚ “I only have one friend at school‚ all
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people were living in other countries‚ the Palestinians have experienced the racial views from the people in different countries. In the essay‚ Said talks about when the Palestinians doesn’t have a state but instead they live in other countries‚where the people has referred the Palestinians as a “legend”. After the Palestinians
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A thing said walks in immortality if it has been said well Being said with absolute accuracy‚ some words have a remarkable feature of going into the eternity. What is the reason for such viability? It seems to me‚ that the words fulfilled with the emotions and illustrating some valuable ideas can delve deeply into the recesses of human psyche. First and foremost‚ in some climax situations‚ namely during the heated quarrel‚ it is simple to cut a partner to the heart. To put it differently
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Critical Thought Paper 1: Orientalism In Orientalism‚ Edward Said discusses the many aspects of the term “Orientalism‚” including its origins‚ the primary ideas and arguments behind Orientalism‚ and the impact that Orientalism has had on the relationship between the West and the East. He quotes Joseph Conrad for the proposition that conquering people who are different from us is “not a pretty thing.” It needs an “idea” to “redeem” it. Said’s concept of Orientalism helps define the “idea” that
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Said Concept of Freedom and Honor In Naguib Mahfouz’s novel “The Thief and The Dogs” the concept of freedom is conveyed much more differently than the understanding of freedom in a modern society. This is mostly caused by the politics and economy in the era along with the understanding of honor and characteristics behaviors to gain that honor. The novel begins with Said being released from prison after four wasted years. He knows that he has been betrayed by his friends and wife at that time;
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In Said the Shotgun to the Head by Saul Williams‚ Williams offers controversial views on themes such as politics‚ religion‚ war and feminism‚ through the eyes of a man who has been driven to madness after experiencing a passionate kiss. He particularly criticizes Western values‚ and the Christian view of a traditional male God. In section 7‚ Saul Williams makes a lot of references to feminism‚ and the wrongful worshipping of a male God. There are also a lot of connotations of war and violence. Williams
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Through a unique combination of text and imagery‚ Edward Said crafts an essay about the crisis of identity caused by the Palestinian exile‚ and‚ by using Jane Tompkins essay “‘Indians’: Textualism‚ Morality‚ and the Problem of History”‚ his essay can be analyzed for a better comprehension of his position. In both essays‚ the authors‚ occasionally‚ employ harsh transitions between topics‚ with little to no transitional phrasing‚ which allows Said‚ specifically‚ to augment the feelings of discomfort and
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Fairytales Do fairy tales really exist? “I believe in fairy tales‚” Said Abigail. Abigail is a young‚ innocent girl trapped in a modern and cruel world. She attends school at Carolina High School and Academy. Sometimes while in school she feels different‚ so she creates her own surrealistic world to get out of the real one. Abigail is a 15 year old latina living with her dad and her four brothers. She is not just a regular girl because her innocence gives her the power to change everything around
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